Robert Indiana's famous LOVE statue sums it up pretty nicely: there's a lot to love about art in Philadelphia. The Barnes Foundation reveals one of the most impressive collections of Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings in the world. Of course, the Philadelphia Museum of Art (and its famous "Rocky" steps) is a must-see, as well as the seemingly endless museums and galleries. But the city's art extends beyond the interior walls to murals and gardens - making the entire city a wealth of art to discover.

Just a short walk away (and a quick jog up the famed "Rocky" steps), sits the Philadelphia Museum of Art. With more than 227,000 objects in 200 galleries, the Museum is one of the largest art museums in the United States. The collections of the Museum span from the third millennium BC to the contemporary world. The collection of arms and armor is the second largest in the United States. The American collections range from fine examples of revolutionary-period furniture to the paintings of... Read More >

After walking around this museum and admiring all the gorgeous artwork, you may be a little hungry. No need to worry! Head over to one of the museum’s restaurants, Granite Hill. Enjoy the French-inspired menu with delicious sandwiches, entrees, specialty cocktails and more. The Chef’s Table also offers a daily selection cheese, salads and more, which are often themed alongside the Museum’s exhibits.

This popular restaurant fuses urban trendiness with simple, organic and locally grown ingredients to create enjoyable dishes for every type of appetite. Bring your own wine and enjoy the savory taste of Farmicia’s healthy, creative and seasonal cuisine.

Take a nice stroll to Rittenhouse Square and enjoy the bustling park before turning in at Hotel Palomar. Throughout this unique boutique hotel you'll find original artwork to continue to pique your artistic interests.

Just two blocks from Philadelphia's historic landmarks, this luxurious hotel, built in 1787, gives its guests a taste of the country in the heart of the city as the only hotel with its own private garden.

Philadelphia is recognized as the world's largest outdoor museum due to its vast collection of outdoor sculptures and murals. So now is the time to take to the streets and off-the-beaten paths to discover art outside the gallery walls.

Now it's time to see what the artists of today are up to. Head to Old City, walk along 2nd and 3rd Streets and pop in the galleries that interest you. With 40-plus galleries, there's plenty to attract a variety of tastes. On the first Friday evening of every month, the galleries stay open late and art lovers of all kinds can wander amongst the different galleries. So put your art shoes on and get ready to be amazed.

"Magic" truly is the only way to describe it. Located on South Street, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is an art environment, gallery and community arts center all rolled into one. Artist Isaiah Zagar started working on the Magic Gardens in 1994 in the vacant lot near his studio. Wanting to beautify the South Street neighborhood, he constructed a massive fence to protect the area from harm. Then he spent the next fourteen years excavating tunnels and grottos, sculpting multi-layered walls,... Read More >

With all the glitter and metal salvage seen at Magic Gardens, it seems fitting that Fork be your dinner stop. Located at 3rd and Market, this nationally acclaimed New American bistro offers delicious food that is seasonal, fresh and inventive. The menu is printed daily and reflects influences from around the world. Part of Fork's allure is its hip, stylish, sophisticated interior. A perfect end to a day that was exactly that.

Take a nice stroll to Rittenhouse Square and enjoy the bustling park before turning in at Hotel Palomar. Throughout this unique boutique hotel you'll find original artwork to continue to pique your artistic interests.

Just two blocks from Philadelphia's historic landmarks, this luxurious hotel, built in 1787, gives its guests a taste of the country in the heart of the city as the only hotel with its own private garden.

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Worthy Detours

Boathouse RowBetween museums, wander over to Boathouse Row. Located along the east bank of the Schuylkill River, Boathouse Row consists of 15 boathouses made to house social and rowing clubs and their racing shells. From the oldest continuosuly existing club in the United States to the oldest women's club, each house has its own history and backstory.

Love ParkLocated at the intersection of 16th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City, John F. Kennedy Plaza serves as the gateway to Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the Museum District. The park earned the nickname LOVE Park because of Robert Indiana's famous LOVE sculpture located there.

Perelman BuildingAcross the street from the main building of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Fairmount and Pennsylvania Avenues, the Perelman showcases some of the Museum's most colorful and cutting-edge collections within its grand Art Deco facade.

Rodin MuseumLocated on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, this museum includes over one hundred sculptures and bronze casts from Auguste Rodin. The largest outside of Paris, this collection features bronze casts of the artist's greatest works, including "The Thinker," "The Burghers of Calais" and "The Gates of Hell."